11/23/2021

My Friend & POTUS, JRB,

            I missed my note to you yesterday because I had 2 meetings at 8:00 AM which interfered with my morning routine. I am also out of sync today because I went grocery shopping at 6:30 AM to avoid the crowds. I needed to get Xanthum gum so I can make carbo-free pie crust. I am pre-diabetic so I am trying to avoid carbs. Thought I’d give Keto pumpkin pie a try. Do you have a favorite pie?

            Is Jerome Powell (JHP) happy about being appointed to another term as Fed Chair? I was impressed with what I read about Lael Brainard, the new Vice Chair. Anyone with the word, “brain” in their name must be smart! Her lone votes in opposition to some of the reg rollbacks suggests that she stands up for what she thinks is right. Claudia Sahm has been following JHP closely & wonders if he can “stand up for Main Street when Wall Street and many high priests of macroeconomics in the academic and think tank spheres freak out about inflation as the economy reopens.” 

            Word is you are tapping into our oil reserves. Are you sure that’s a good idea? High oil prices depress consumption which is good for the Earth. Let’s not be so hasty in trying to lower the cost of gas.

            I hope you & KDH enjoy distributing food at DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) today. I’ll be sending a cash donation to the Yolo Food Bank.

            In addition to your service at DCCK, please consider making a donation to Asia Partners who will send $ directly to community leaders in Myanmar to help meet the basic needs of their neighbors. They need all the help they can get.

            BYBS,

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